# Widget Box vs Widgetal

The clearest difference is rating: Widgetal at 4.4 against Widget Box's 2.0. Widgetal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (589 vs 1). Widget Box's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Box sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Widgetal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgetal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widgetal has 589 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Widget Box ships an update weekly, Widgetal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Box | Widgetal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-box-share-widgets-apps/id1538530076/reviews) | **[4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **589** |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FortuneCan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534992230) | [Zhi Sys Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776286013) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-box-share-widgets-apps/id1538530076)

Create and customize your own widgets for your home screen. Share your designs with friends and download widgets created by others to personalize your device.

**Highlights:** DIY custom widgets, Personalize home screen, Customize background photo/color, Add time, date, calendar functions, Share DIY widgets, Download shared widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Box VIP | $1.99 | per month |


### Widgetal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetal/id1634746932)

Customize your iPhone's Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island with a vast collection of widgets and exclusive themes. Enjoy iOS 26-optimized designs, real-time data, and depth effect wallpapers for a stylish and functional experience.

**Highlights:** iOS 26 Exclusive Themes, Vast Widget Collection, Dynamic Island & Live Activities, iOS 26 Lock Screen Widgets, Depth Effect Wallpapers, Customizable App Icons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarter member | $1.49 | per 3 months |
| Monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Year VIP (3 day free） | $6.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Welcome | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Week VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Year member | $19.99 | per year |
| UniPass Apps Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| permanent member | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Box free?

Widget Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Widgetal free?

Widgetal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widget Box or Widgetal?

Widgetal is rated higher. Widget Box averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Widgetal averages 4.4 from 589 ratings.

### Do Widget Box or Widgetal have ads?

Widget Box shows ads; Widgetal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Box or Widgetal?

Widget Box ships an update weekly, and Widgetal every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widget Box was updated on October 6, 2026 and Widgetal on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*